COP 16 - The UN Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, which will take place in Cali, Colombia, October 21 - November 1, 2024, will bring public- and private-sector leaders together to disseminate the progress nations and organizations have made since 2022. 

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In which country will COP16 be held?

COP16 will take place in Cali, Colombia. Colombia is a global leader in supporting natural biodiversity, and Cali is the most biodiverse region in the nation, with 75% of its area made up of rural zones.

What is COP16?

COP 16 is the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, which comprises the 16th meeting of the UN Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, the 11th meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol, and the 5th meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol. 

What is the goal of COP16?

Organized around the theme “Peace with Nature,” COP16 aims to move the conversation around climate change beyond decarbonizing and just energy transitions and make biodiversity an integral part of the climate change agenda. Shifting the focus to restoring nature is a critical step in stabilizing the earth’s climate.

When is COP16?

COP16 will run from October 21 - November 1, 2024.